Gemini is now available for your Google devices, transforming how you interact with your smart home. You’ll enjoy multi-step voice commands like “turn off all lights except the office” and create complex automations through natural language. The assistant provides AI-generated descriptions of camera events, identifying people and pets with greater accuracy. Basic features are free on Google Home and Nest devices, while advanced camera functions require a $10 monthly Home Premium subscription. Discover how this upgrade can simplify your daily routines.
While Google Assistant has been a familiar voice on smart devices for years, Gemini now represents a notable evolution in AI capabilities across Google’s ecosystem. This integration extends across Pixel phones, watches, tablets, and all Google Home speakers and displays, creating a unified intelligent experience.
You’ll notice the difference immediately when interacting with your devices. Gemini can understand complex, multi-step requests that would have confused previous assistants. For example, you can say, “Turn off all lights except the office,” and Gemini accurately interprets your intent.
The upgrade affects over 800 million connected devices, including legacy Nest and Home products you may have purchased years ago. Gemini’s advanced contextual awareness allows for more natural conversations, reducing the need for specific command phrasing.
With Gemini, you can create intricate automations using natural language. Simply say, “Help me create” followed by your desired automation, and the system handles the technical details without requiring programming expertise.
Intricate home automations now require only your voice—no coding needed. Just tell Gemini what you want, and it builds it.
On Pixel phones, Gemini completes actions across multiple apps with a single prompt. Pixel Watch 4 users gain on-wrist AI assistance that goes beyond simple notifications, while tablet users can select Gemini as their primary assistant when the device is accessed.
Camera improvements provide AI-generated descriptions of events, alerting you to people, pets, and other activities. The “Ask Home” feature answers specific questions about camera events, such as “Who ate my plants?” when reviewing security footage. This feature can even identify known individuals based on your contacts or Google Photos.
Core Gemini voice features are available at no cost for Google Home and Nest devices. However, premium features like advanced camera alerts require a Home Premium subscription at $10 monthly.
Third-party device integration continues through Matter and Google Home APIs, extending Gemini’s capabilities to non-Google products in your home. Google’s partnership with Walmart introduces AI camera products that leverage the Google Home camera embedded SDK for enhanced on-device machine learning capabilities. Developers can also integrate hardware with Gemini for Home camera features through expanded APIs.
This all-encompassing upgrade transforms how you interact with your entire Google device ecosystem, bringing consistent AI capabilities across all your connected products.
